The May issue has a special 'Outdoor' section for the fitness buffs, including the top five outdoor destinations that offer activity under the sun. The model on the cover is Russell Brown.

Men's Fitness is dedicated to the man who likes to stay in shape. It contains articles on training, health, nutrition, and sports related recreation. This magazine is for the man who keeps in shape and likes to read about fitness related adventures and articles.

May 1997 - Table of Contents

Volume 13, Number 5

Fitness & Exercise:

Back on the Road: Ease lower back pain with seven simple exercises you can do anywhere.

A Better Behind: Three moves to develop your glutes and raise your butt-esteem.

Flexible You: Just a few minutes of stretching can make a huge difference in your workouts.

Training Extra: The ideal training program, the best running surfaces, new findings on ab devices and more...

Success Story: After a scary cholesterol test, a Southern chaplain to be turns the other cheek to ham hocks and drops 80 pounds.

One Rep Max: How much can you bench? The answer is one timeless measure of a man.

Benchmark: The rail-thin marathoner explains how he lifted 200 pounds - and why hitting the mark was so satisfying.

Singular Sensation: A top trainer offers tips on putting up the big one in the bench press.